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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.60, 3,526.20 and 890.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.60, 3,526.20 and 890.17 is: 1,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.60 : 3,526.20 = 890.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.60/3,526.20 = 890.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.60x = 3,526.20 × 890.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.60x = 3,138,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,917.45/2,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.37

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